President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

Michelle Obama was very active during the 2024 presidential campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. In her speech at the Democratic National Convention in August, Obama warned Democrats about what was at stake in the election and urged them to " do something " to stop Donald Trump from winning a second term.

- President Barack Obama, right, listens as Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21,

Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Beyoncé's NFL Christmas halftime performance got more views than Donald Trump's second inauguration. The singer's performance was streamed on Netflix and made history

As the tech world embraces Trump, many in show business are wondering just how close Hollywood will cozy up to him in this new era.

Doctors said Wednesday that 16 coal miners have suffered burns and injuries from a methane gas fire at a coal mine in southern Poland. Lukasz Pach, head of the regional ambulance service in Katowice,

Former First Lady Michelle Obama's absence on the inauguration day of Donald Trump in January 2025 has incited extensive speculation and rumors. Reports reveal she failed to attend the ceremony but chose to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama. View on euronews

Jason Aldean is ready for President Donald Trump’s new “era” of politics. Aldean, who is set to sing a 30-minute set at the Liberty Ball following Trump’s inauguration, opened up about the “big day for our country.”

Donald Trump's attempt to greet his wife, Melania Trump, at his presidental inauguration was stopped by an aspect of her outfit.